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Program Analyst (Informatics)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/29/2019 to 06/03/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
##### Salary
$62,236 to $96,978 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Cheyenne, WY 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position serves as a health care professional who uses that
knowledge to influence and adapt IT systems to drive management of
the health system toward effectiveness and efficiency. Performs
workflow assessment and optimization in clinical, administrative,
educational, and research domains, in addition to adapting software
controls to existing workflow. The incumbent is a primary resource
for VHA leadership when mission critical updates/problems are
identified at the facility.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a primary VHA subject matter expert for Health Informatics, the
employee serves as the knowledge expert for the electronic health
record and associated clinical software, and provides users and
staff with consultative support and education. Consults, advises,
and educates all levels of employees including the highest levels of
management, on methods and means to make health care operations more
effective and efficient. Integrates knowledge of clinical and
information processes to achieve successful adoption and application
of new technologies to support health care operations and systems;
initiates, develops and executes complex projects that support
veterans' health care needs, collaborating effectively in a lead
role; assists clinical business end users in reengineering business
processes for clinical efficiency and documentation.
As the Health Informatics expert, provides relevant clinical and/or
administrative data to identify, quantify, and resolve
organizational problems. Integrates software applications for
clinical services by: (1) evaluating the unique needs of the
specific clinical services in conjunction with the capabilities of
the software and coordinating any required modifications; (2)
reviewing the effectiveness of the systems and procedures to assure
optimum benefit to patient care activities; and (3) troubleshooting
when functionality is compromised by determining the cause of and/or
the solution to the problem. Using the applicable software manager
menu systems and tools, develops, modifies and tests components
specific to fields and data that individualize/customize
applications to user roles/needs while maintaining integrity among
multiple software packages.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full
performance level without further competition when all regulatory,
qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a
lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full
performance level.Work Schedule: 8a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst
(Informatics)/11721-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredPromotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full
performance level without further competition when all regulatory,
qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a
lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full
performance level.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12
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- RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement, 06/03/2019.Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal
employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks
must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of
this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52
weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but
must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your
time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application
materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former
Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current
employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
(VEOA) appointment.Preferred Experience: Experience with VistA, CPRS, and VA
applications. Informatics experience preferred.You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as
described below:
GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience: You must
have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the
next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the
occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience
would typically include, but are not limited to: Leadership (e.g.,
team lead, project lead, management) experience in informatics
responsible for improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness
of health care by integrating clinical and information processes in
a health care environment; Experience utilizing and training others
in the use of an electronic health record system and associated
clinical software to include conducting evaluations of clinical
software needs. To qualify based on education for this grade level
you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years
of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a
degree or LL.M., if related. (Transcripts required.) OR, Applicants
may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.
You must have a combination of specialized experience and education
beyond Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree as described above.
GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal
line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples
of specialized experience would typically include, but are not
limited to: Analyze regulatory requirements, customer needs, and
management objectives to design information systems; Apply
informatics techniques, processes, and technologies; Draft policies
and SOPs to ensure compliance with computer security regulations,
protocols, and practices; Provide informatics based review of plans
for testing, training, hardware and support of research based
informatics systems.You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Education and Training
Systems Integration
Technology Management
Communication
Analytic Reasoning
Project Management
Creative ThinkingExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of
work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of
time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to
receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature
of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number
of hours a week spent in such employment.Physical Requirements: The work is usually sedentary, but it
requires periods of walking, standing, bending, or climbing, and
employees may carry light items such as books, instruments, laptops,
and other similar materials.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit
the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.EducationA transcript must be submitted with your application if you are
basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal
employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education
to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of
Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit
for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationVA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain
talented individuals in public service, increase worker
productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during
emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework
eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per
pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served
as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal
employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or
active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be
used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such
credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date
and is not guaranteed.Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5
CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with
disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical
disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled
veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or
more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply
under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement
Coordinator.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible
displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection
priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To
be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of
the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your
most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty
location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or
more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility
is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not
obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The
position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade,
transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one
or any combination of these methods to fill the position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have
faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA
for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking
employment at VA, career development services for our existing
Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military
service members.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility
requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other
Candidate Definitions document.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are
referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional
job related information, which may include, but not limited to;
responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a
work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or
supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all
instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating
or consideration for employment.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included
other documents required for your application, such as a copy of
your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's
(current/former Federal employees), documentation to support
Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for
displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for
additional information.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- OF-306
- Other
- Other Veterans Document
- Resume
- SF-15
- SF-50
- TranscriptVeterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or
for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must
provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and
character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are
currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or
discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to
your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,
character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of
impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of
eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10
Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
Documentation is required to award preference. For more
information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The
complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
06/03/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10495992.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or
log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select
your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and
complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Application page will display the status of
your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your
uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA
JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as
part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,
VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers
(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary
units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationJERE ALLISONPhone205-540-7667EmailJERE.ALLISON@VA.GOVAddressCheyenne VA Medical Center
2360 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review
is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will
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notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office
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submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
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